For all governors, the three core functions of governance describe the responsibilities that they hold. These sessions will enable Foundation Governors to learn more about how we can better fulfil these covering one per term over the year

Enjoying the Bible and Returning the Favour

Parishioner Sue Evans comments, “A group of people in the Upper Stour churches have regularly visited Bourton St George’s and Whitesheet Academy to lead collective worship with Open the Book, and we have been doing so for a few years now.

“As a result, some children at St George’s have been developing their own Open the Book team in school.

“On Sunday 31st January, led by Michael Salisbury, their head, they presented their version of Noah’s Ark in the all age worship at Bourton Church. It was superb.

“Within the story telling they built the ark, searched for animals around the pews, and even found a giraffe (a very tall, willing member of the congregation!), and set off after God’s rainbow promise to live in His refreshed world.